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Why is laterite soil called laterite?

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Answered by vanshika76
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Laterite soil are red in colour due to the presence of iron particles.

Anoushka1234567891: But why is it called laterite?
Answered by brainlymanager
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HEY THERE!

It is called Laterite soils as Laterites are the primary ore source for aluminum.
The soil is primarily made up of aluminosilicate clays and also iron which explains the reddish -yellow color.

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